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Teachers' strikes: What are their demands? Teachers' strikes: What are their demands?
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Talks are continuing between teachers' unions in England and the Department for Education to resolve the current dispute.Talks are continuing between teachers' unions in England and the Department for Education to resolve the current dispute.
The negotiations, which started on 17 March, will focus on pay, conditions and reducing teachers' workload.The negotiations, which started on 17 March, will focus on pay, conditions and reducing teachers' workload.
Thousands of schools across England have been affected by strike action.Thousands of schools across England have been affected by strike action.
No further industrial action is currently planned in Wales or Northern Ireland.No further industrial action is currently planned in Wales or Northern Ireland.
The dispute has been resolved in Scotland.The dispute has been resolved in Scotland.
What are teachers' pay demands?What are teachers' pay demands?
EnglandEngland
Unions want above-inflation increases, plus additional money to ensure any pay rises do not come from existing school budgets.Unions want above-inflation increases, plus additional money to ensure any pay rises do not come from existing school budgets.
Salaries in England fell by an average of 11% between 2010 and 2022, after taking inflation into account, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says.Salaries in England fell by an average of 11% between 2010 and 2022, after taking inflation into account, the Institute for Fiscal Studies says.
Unions claim teachers' pay has fallen by as much as 23% in that time.Unions claim teachers' pay has fallen by as much as 23% in that time.
Most state school teachers in England had a 5% rise in 2022.Most state school teachers in England had a 5% rise in 2022.
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan says the government has committed an extra £2bn to schools in England, taking "real-terms spending on schools to its highest level in history".Education Secretary Gillian Keegan says the government has committed an extra £2bn to schools in England, taking "real-terms spending on schools to its highest level in history".
The government offered most teachers a 3% rise in 2023/24 - which the National Education Union (NEU) says is not enough.The government offered most teachers a 3% rise in 2023/24 - which the National Education Union (NEU) says is not enough.
WalesWales
Teachers from the NEU have agreed on an increased pay offer of 8% for 2022/23 (a 6.5% increase in annual pay, plus a one off payment of 1.5%) - and a 5% increase in annual pay for 2023/24.Teachers from the NEU have agreed on an increased pay offer of 8% for 2022/23 (a 6.5% increase in annual pay, plus a one off payment of 1.5%) - and a 5% increase in annual pay for 2023/24.
The National Association of Head Teachers in Wales has rejected the offer. The union says that funding arrangements remained a major concern for school leaders, and are calling for talks to resume.The National Association of Head Teachers in Wales has rejected the offer. The union says that funding arrangements remained a major concern for school leaders, and are calling for talks to resume.
Members are continuing to take action short of strikes - which includes refusing to attend evening meetings, only responding to calls and emails between 0900-1500 BST, and not taking part in staff appraisals.Members are continuing to take action short of strikes - which includes refusing to attend evening meetings, only responding to calls and emails between 0900-1500 BST, and not taking part in staff appraisals.
ScotlandScotland
Unions accepted a 7% rise for 2022-23, which would be backdated to April. They have also accepted a 5% rise in April 2023, and a 2% one in January 2024.Unions accepted a 7% rise for 2022-23, which would be backdated to April. They have also accepted a 5% rise in April 2023, and a 2% one in January 2024.
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
Many teachers were offered 3.2% for 2021/22 and 2022/23. Five unions are taking action short of a strike.Many teachers were offered 3.2% for 2021/22 and 2022/23. Five unions are taking action short of a strike.
What do teachers earn?What do teachers earn?
The starting salary for teachers in England is due to rise to £30,000 a year by September 2023.The starting salary for teachers in England is due to rise to £30,000 a year by September 2023.
Classroom teachers were paid an average of £38,982 in the 2021-22 school year in England, £39,009 in Wales and £40,026 in Scotland. Northern Ireland did not provide a figure.Classroom teachers were paid an average of £38,982 in the 2021-22 school year in England, £39,009 in Wales and £40,026 in Scotland. Northern Ireland did not provide a figure.
The average head teacher salary in England for the same period was £74,095, and £57,117 for other senior leaders.The average head teacher salary in England for the same period was £74,095, and £57,117 for other senior leaders.
Experts advise ministers about teacher pay, based on vacancy rates and subject shortages.Experts advise ministers about teacher pay, based on vacancy rates and subject shortages.
As with all public spending, money allocated in England is awarded proportionately to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.As with all public spending, money allocated in England is awarded proportionately to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Employers also contribute 23.68% to teacher pensions. Nurses, by comparison, receive 14.38%.Employers also contribute 23.68% to teacher pensions. Nurses, by comparison, receive 14.38%.
When did teachers go on strike?When did teachers go on strike?
Teachers from the NEU in England and Wales took part in regional and national strike action across six days in February and March. Teachers from the NEU in England took part in regional and national strike action across six days in February and March.
Sixth-form college NEU teachers also took part.Sixth-form college NEU teachers also took part.
Are teachers striking in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?Are teachers striking in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?
No strikes are planned.No strikes are planned.
In Wales, teachers from the NEU have accepted a new pay deal.In Wales, teachers from the NEU have accepted a new pay deal.
The National Association of Head Teachers began action short of a strike on 1 February.The National Association of Head Teachers began action short of a strike on 1 February.
In Scotland, strikes were called off after the Educational Institute of Scotland and the Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association accepted a new pay deal.In Scotland, strikes were called off after the Educational Institute of Scotland and the Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association accepted a new pay deal.
In Northern Ireland, five unions are taking action short of a strike.In Northern Ireland, five unions are taking action short of a strike.
What do parents need to know?What do parents need to know?
Schools should open in England if possible, the government says, but fewer than half were fully operational during the first national strike on 1 February.Schools should open in England if possible, the government says, but fewer than half were fully operational during the first national strike on 1 February.
Teachers do not have to say in advance if they are striking, and there are no rules about when parents must be notified about closures.Teachers do not have to say in advance if they are striking, and there are no rules about when parents must be notified about closures.
Head teachers decide whether to shut. Some parents may only be told about a closure on the morning itself, once staff numbers are known.Head teachers decide whether to shut. Some parents may only be told about a closure on the morning itself, once staff numbers are known.
There are no minimum staffing rules, and heads can use agency staff or volunteers, who do not have to follow the curriculum.There are no minimum staffing rules, and heads can use agency staff or volunteers, who do not have to follow the curriculum.
Schools may offer remote education, but this is not compulsory.Schools may offer remote education, but this is not compulsory.
Can parents take time off?Can parents take time off?
You can ask for leave to care for "family and dependants", including emergency childcare.You can ask for leave to care for "family and dependants", including emergency childcare.
Your employer must not refuse a reasonable request, but you may not be paid. Alternatively you may be able to take holiday or unpaid parental leave.Your employer must not refuse a reasonable request, but you may not be paid. Alternatively you may be able to take holiday or unpaid parental leave.
Check whether wraparound care or pre-schools are running.Check whether wraparound care or pre-schools are running.
Schools should prioritise vulnerable pupils and key workers' children.Schools should prioritise vulnerable pupils and key workers' children.
Exams and other formal assessments must also be managed, with students notified about any changes.Exams and other formal assessments must also be managed, with students notified about any changes.
Schools must also support children eligible for benefits-related free school meals if schools close.Schools must also support children eligible for benefits-related free school meals if schools close.
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